The Clown (1953)

The Clown (1953)

All the adventure a man can live, he lives. 1953-01-16 United States of America 91 Min. PG-13
5.6 8 votes
Drama

Overview

Once a famous Ziegfeld star, Dodo Delwyn is reduced to playing clowns in burlesque and amusement parks as a result of his drinking. His son Little Dink idolizes Dodo and faithfully believes in a comeback. He persuades "Uncle" Goldie, Dodo's agent in the good old days, to find a booking for Dodo. He can't, and Dink is sent to live with his remarried-and-wealthy mother, Paula. The unhappy Dink runs back to his father. His welcome return gives Dodo the courage needed to try a knockabout TV show offered by Goldie

Cast

Red Skelton is Dodo Delwyn
Dodo Delwyn
Jane Greer is Paula Henderson
Paula Henderson
Tim Considine is Dink Delwyn
Dink Delwyn
Loring Smith is Goldie
Goldie
Philip Ober is Ralph Z. Henderson
Ralph Z. Henderson
Lou Lubin is Little Julie
Little Julie
Fay Roope is Dr. Strauss
Dr. Strauss
Walter Reed is Joe Hoagley
Joe Hoagley
Eddie Marr is Television Director
Television Director
Jonathan Cott is Floor Director
Floor Director
Don Beddoe is Gallagher
Gallagher
Steve Forrest is Young Man
Young Man
Billy Barty is Billy (uncredited)
Billy (uncredited)
Ned Glass is Danny Daylor (uncredited)
Danny Daylor (uncredited)
Sandra Gould is Secretary (uncredited)
Secretary (uncredited)
Frank Nelson is Charlie (uncredited)
Charlie (uncredited)
Ann Codee is Ballet Instructor (archive footage) (uncredited)
Ballet Instructor (archive footage) (uncredited)
Charles Bronson is Gambler (uncredited)
Gambler (uncredited)
Forrest Lewis is Mr. Houston (uncredited)
Mr. Houston (uncredited)
Bess Flowers is Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Jerry Schumacher is Dice Player (uncredited)
Dice Player (uncredited)

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